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DC Assistive Technology Center Demonstrations
Our center is located at 1125 15th St., NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20005. Please contact us to find out more about available assistive technology demonstrations.
Email: democenter@uls-dc.org
Phone: 2020-589-0288
Contact: Kaz (Kazuko Ross)
If you need any special accommodation, please notify us in advance.
September 2010 Demonstration schedule
Date: September 15th - September 16th
Location: Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, VA
National Employment Disability Conference
October 2010 Demonstration schedule
Date: October 28th
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Prospect Learning Center, Washington, DC
Example of other demonstrations (i.e. Intel Reader) please make an appointment at 202-589-0288.
With the Intel Reader, users with reading-based learning disabilities or visual impairments have convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed materials. Convert it to the spoken word. Read on the spot, or store text for later listening. Try the new technology option at our center.
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August 2010 Demonstration schedule
Date: Thursday, August 5th
Time: 10 a.m.
Room: AT Resource Center
Presenter: Daniel Gold
Company: American Medical Alert Corporation (AMAC)
Topic: Health monitoring device
This demonstration is about remote health monitoring devices for individuals needing medical alert services or medication management adherence. A few devices from American Medical Alert Corp. will be demonstrated (ww.amac.com) They are:
VoiceCare- a personal emergency response system promoting independence at home while assuring that medical and personal assistance is close at hand.
MedSmart- a safe, convenient and automated solution that organizes, reminds and dispenses medications so they are taken properly and on-time.
Other demonstrations in August
Date: Date/Time: Tuesday, August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (anytime 1- 3 p.m.), or additional date options, make an appointment at 202-589-0288.
Room: AT Resource Center
Topic: Intel Reader
With the Intel Reader, users with reading-based learning disabilities or visual impairments have convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed materials to the spoken word. Read on the spot, or store text for later listening. Try the device at our center.
Date: Thursday, August 12, 19th, 26th (anytime 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.), or additional date options, make an appointment at 202-589-0288.
Room: AT Resource Center
Topic: Low Budget Literacy Tool
Find out a few low budget literacy tool options (reading, comprehension, writing and studying supports) More detail information will be available soon.
July 2010 Demonstration schedule
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 20th and 27th (anytime 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.), or additional date options, make an appointment at 202-589-0288.
Room: AT Resource Center
Topic: Intel Reader
With the Intel Reader, users with reading-based learning disabilities or visual impairments have convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed materials. Convert it to the spoken word. Read on the spot, or store text for later listening. Try the new technology option at our center.
June 2010 Demonstrations
Date: Tuesday, June 8th
Time: 10:30 – 12:00 noon
Room: 9A
Presenter: Michael Rowley
Company: Enhanced Vision (www.enhancedvision.com)
Portable and desktop video magnifiers use video and projection type principles to expand and clarify vision. A few of the products with near, intermediate and distance magnification will be demonstrated.
Date: Tuesday, June 22nd
Time: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Room: 2B
Speaker: David Goldberg
Company: Tobii ATI (www.tobiiati.com)
Topic:
Augmentative Alternative Communication Devices
This demonstration is about communication devices for individuals who have restrictions on the production or comprehension of spoken or written language. A few of communication devices from Tobii ATI (www.tobiiati.com) will be demonstrated. They are:
C8 - a speech generating device
C12 with CEye - a speech generating device with eye tracking
MyTobbi P10 - a Speech generating device with eye tracking
Lightwriter SL40 - the new version of a popular text to speech device
Other demonstrations at the DC AT center in June:
Device: Classmate Reader demonstration
Tuesday, June 15th (1 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 29th (1 p.m.)
The ClassMate Reader is designed to improve reading skills, developing and understanding vocabulary, while promoting phonetic recognition and fluency. The device is suitable for students (5th – 8th grade students and adults) with learning disabilities.
May 2010 Demonstrations
Date: Tuesday, May 11th
Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Room: 9A
Presenter: Courtney Moss, AAC Consultant
Company: DynaVox and Mayer-Johnson (www.mayer-johnson.com)
Topic: Augmentative Alternative Communication
This demonstration is about communication devices for individuals who have restrictions on the production or comprehension of spoken or written language. A few of communication devices from DynaVox and Mayer-Johnson will be demonstrated. Devices (Xpress, V/VMax, and Eyemax-Eye gaze system)
Date: May 27th
Time: 10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Room: AT Resource Center
Speaker: Bill Shrimplin (Cancelled - It will be rescheduled.)
Company: Ergoform Inc. (www.ergoform.com)
Topic: Ergonomic Furniture
A few options of ergonomic furniture and other computer accessories. which are designed to prevent repetitive strain injuries will be demonstrated.
Other demonstrations at the DC AT center in May:
Victor Reader Stream demonstration
Tuesday, May 11th (1 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 18th (1 p.m.)
Victor Reader Stream is a portable DAISY-MP3 and NISO player which allows users to listen to different format books such as DAISY-MP3 and NISO books. It is a suitable device for individuals with low-vision, blind, or dyslexic persons.
April 2010
Assistive Technology and Accommodations in the Workplace (April 8th and 29th)
TRIAD (a coalition of three organizations:University Legal Services, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council)
Presenter: Leonard McPherson, Alicia Johns, Kazuko Ross
DC AT Program Website: www.atpdc.org
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